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13 March 2016 |
Young Professionals' Brackets for a Cause
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Have fun this March and donate to a great cause! Empower some of DC's most under-served youth by supporting them to attend Global Classrooms DC (GCDC)'s 12th Annual Spring Model UN Conference at the US Department of State on April 8, 2016. This spring the Young Professionals are supporting GCDC, the flagship education program of UNA-NCA. GCDC aims to educate students in grades 5 - 12 on international affairs and the UN, while strengthening key professional skills including communication, critical thinking, and conflict resolution. The Spring Conference is quickly approaching and we need your help to make it a success. Empower DC’s most underserved students by funding their participation in the largest conference held at the State Department and have fun while doing it!
How To Play
DONATE $15 to the UNA-NCA Young Professionals Razoo page.
CREATE a bracket within UNA-NCA YP's pool.
ENJOY following the pool standings of other supporters on Global Classrooms DC Facebook and Twitter pages.
Not a member of UNA-NCA? With $25 create a bracket and receive a free UNA-NCA membership.
What do I win?
Aside from supporting a student to attend the Global Classrooms DC Annual Spring Model UN Conference and bragging rights, you will also win a UN themed prize pack from UNA-NCA YP's and Global Classrooms DC.
Can I support GCDC students without creating a bracket?
Of course! You don't need to create a bracket to support Global Classrooms DC. Donations through this campaign will support public school students attending the Annual Spring Model UN Conference. All youth should have a voice in discussing international affairs and determining the future. For only $65, you can help a student attend GCDC's Annual Spring Model UN Conference at the US Department of State and discuss some of the most pressing issues facing our international community.
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03 March 2016 |
Paris to DC: Acting for Affordable Clean Energy
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Join us on March 3rd for an interactive panel discussion entitled “Paris to DC: Acting for Affordable Clean Energy."
UNA-NCA, in partnership with Leaders in Energy, will host a discussion on the newly enacted 2015 Paris Climate Agreement and the United Nations’ Global Goal 7, which is aimed at ensuring access to affordable clean energy. The panel discussion will foster a dialogue with attendees and compile practical actions and next steps that local residents can take in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Join UNA-NCA as it brings the climate change conversation home and empowers citizens to translate the global into local initiatives! When: Thursday, March 3, 2016; 6:30-8:30 pm Where: United Nations Foundation, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20006 Cost: Members: $10; Nonmembers: $15; Students: free ( For student registration please contact
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Pledge to Act for Affordable Clean Energy! Complete your pledge card today and email to
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. Share with us on social media @unanca and join the conversation: #ParistoDC and #Goal7
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23 February 2016 |
Call For 2016 Nominations
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For UNA-NCA Officer and At-Large Positions
According to Article IX of UNA-NCA's bylaws, the Governance Committee of the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) will constitute itself in a Nominating Committee from time to time. On behalf of the Governance Committee, the Nominating Committee for 2016 chaired at the request of President Ambassador Donald T. Bliss (retired) by Past President A. Edward Elmendorf, wishes to invite UNA-NCA members to submit names of candidates, including themselves, for officer and at-large positions on the UNA-NCA Board of Directors becoming vacant in June 2016.
According to UNA-NCA's bylaws, each member who has been in good standing for the preceding year should be given the opportunity to submit the name of any member in good standing for nomination for any vacant office or for membership on the Board of Directors.
We invite your suggestions for nominees for the positions listed below. Names and a brief statement of nominees' qualifications should be submitted by February 23, 2016 to the Nominating Committee by
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or via fax at 202-223-6096 .
Because UNA-NCA intentionally does not elect all its officers at the same time, there are many positions in which the incumbent is either completing a term or can remain in office for another term if re-elected. The Governance Committee seeks candidates that include, but are not limited to, stakeholders from corporate, philanthropic, government, foreign policy, international relations and academic leadership. The committee also seeks nominees that will help enhance the board’s reflection of key diversity dimensions, including geographic region, race, age, gender, education and socioeconomic class.
The Nominating Committee will submit its nominations to the membership with an e-ballot in May and the election results will be presented at the June 9, 2016 Annual Membership Meeting. Position descriptions for non-standard officer positions are included with this message.
Open Positions
Officers
Serving two-year terms
To serve as president-elect for one year and assume the post in June 2017
To serve for one year
Members-At-Large of the Board of Directors
Serving three-year terms
Commitment
Officers serve on the UNA-NCA Executive Committee, which meets every other month. They are expected to commit 5-10 hours a week. Officers and Directors at large are expected to attend all Board of Directors meetings (minimum of four every year).
According to the bylaws, Board members are expected to participate in defining strategic directions for UNA-NCA, to fulfill financial and managerial oversight responsibilities, to volunteer time to UNA-NCA Committees, to recruit members, to help to identify new funding sources, to assist in fundraising, and to make annual gifts that represent significant and meaningful commitment, with full appreciation for the person's financial ability and other obligations.
The Board has adopted a policy expecting an annual contribution of $500 ($200 from each Board member and $300 “give or get”). The policy enables every Board member to be recognized as a Global Citizen in the UNA-NCA Annual Report. Board participation and compliance with this policy will be taken into account by the Governance Committee during this year’s nomination process.
If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact Nominating Committee Chair
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or Executive Director
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19 February 2016 |
UNA Young Professionals Members' Day Party
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Join the UNA Young Professionals from the National Capital Area and Southern New York Chapters for a party celebrating UNA Members' Day!
The party will follow Members’ Day at the UN and will include UN Association members, young professionals and supporters from around the country who will be in New York City supporting the United Nations Association as we discuss the SDGs and the year ahead. Where: Beekman Bar and Books; 889 1st Ave, New York, New York 10022
When: February 19, 2016; 5:00 - 7:00 pm
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- Chris Whatley, Executive Director, UNA-USA
- Rachel Bowen Pittman, Membership Director, UNA-USA
Cost: Members: $15; Nonmembers: $20
Tickets include one drink and appetizers
Check out this event on Facebook!
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11 February 2016 |
Transforming Lives TEDx Live Broadcast and Discussion
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09 February 2016 |
Transforming Gender Inequality in the DC Workplace
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 The Institute for Women’s Policy Research recently published its ”Status of Women” study, providing data on women’s progress in 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the United States. While DC ranked #1 on employment, women in DC still earn, on average, $9,000 less than their male counterparts. And when we look at other indicators, DC does not perform well.
On February 9th, 2016, UNA-NCA and its DC for CEDAW Committee will host the latest in a series of public education forums on gender discrimination in DC. This discussion will focus on employment issues, including the Family and Medical Leave bill and salary inequality, and examine recommendations and opportunities for combatting gender discrimination in the workplace. Attendees will learn about the work that UNA-NCA’s DC for CEDAW Committee is doing to address these issues in DC and will be invited to participate in its current advocacy campaign.
When: Tuesday, February 9, 2016; 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Where: United Methodist Building, 100 Maryland Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002
Speaker: Dr. Catherine Hill, Vice President for Research, American Association of University Women
Cost: Free
Please support DC for CEDAW by participating in our advocacy campaign!
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01 February 2016 |
Trivia Night With the Young Professionals!
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Join UNA-NCA, its Young Professionals, and the World Affairs Council DC for a night of international trivia!
Please Note: Due to weather, this event has been postponed to February 1st.
On January 25, 2016, UNA-NCA and its Young Professionals Committee will join the World Affairs Council DC for their first WorldQuest Pub Quiz of the year! This is a monthly international affairs-themed trivia event, so bring your friends and come test your knowledge of global issues. When: February 1, 2016; 6:30 - 8:30 pm Where: Lucky Bar, 1221 Connecticut Avenue NW, DC 20036 Cost: $10 per team payable at the door Each team is composed of no more than 4 players
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27 January 2016 |
The United Nations Human Rights Program in 2016
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The year 2016 will be an important one for the Human Rights Program of the United Nations. Under the agreed rules for the UN's Human Rights Council, the United States will take a year off, without being a member, but will almost certainly be canvassing support for re-election in the fall when UN elections are held. Closer to home, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is expected to establish an office in Washington DC, and the High Commissioner and UN special rapporteurs will undoubtedly face challenges in the Middle East and beyond.
Against this background, UNA-NCA and the American Foreign Service Association will co-host a forum on January 27, 2016 to learn US perspectives and plans on the UN's human rights program in 2016, to explore major challenges being faced by the program, and to have an opportunity to raise questions with key American staff, including the State Department's officer responsible for back-stopping US participation in the Human Rights Council, Dr. Wesley Reisser. Dr. Reisser recently received the 2015 F. Allen "Tex" Harris Human Rights Diplomacy Award at our annual Human Rights Awards Reception.  When: January 27, 2016, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Where: American Foreign Service Association, 2101 E Street NW Washington, DC 20037
Speaker: Dr. Wesley Reisser, Senior Foreign Affairs Officer, Office of Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, International Organization Affairs Bureau, U.S. Department of State
Discussant: Ted Piccone, Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy, Project on International Order and Strategy, Latin America Initiative, The Brookings Institution
Cost: Members - Free; Nonmembers - $10 Register
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